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Mazda Millenia L V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 7 of 10)

Make
Mazda
Model
Millenia L
Engine
V6-2.5L DOHC
Year
1997
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 10
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Protection (Free length):

Type A: 12.0 - 13.0 mm (0.473 - 0.511 inch)
Type B: 14.3 - 15.1 mm (0.563 - 0.594 inch)
 

CAUTION:  Applying pressure of more than 9.8 kn (2,200 lbs.) can damage the auto tensioner.

3. Slowly press in the tensioner rod by using a press.

4. Insert a pin into the hole in the body as shown to hold the tensioner rod.

Pin diameter: 

1.4 mm (0.055 inch) 

NOTE:  This must be done to reduce the timing belt resistance when the idler pulley is installed.

5. Set the tensioner in place and hand tighten the tensioner under bolt.

TIMING BELT INSTALLATION NOTE 

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